I have been part of a discussion with long distance runners where cross training has been discussed and yoga has been mentioned.<\/p>\n
As a rookie ultra runner I have tried to find a program to get ready for my second Ultra race in May and there was Yoga and Pilates and of course I wondered what these two trainings would give me as a ultra runner. I believe these are good for any runner. So after some searching on the internet I felt that Yoga and Pilates is worth giving them a try.<\/p>\n
So this evening I tried Pilates for the very first time<\/p>\n
Pilates is the art of controlled movements, which should look and feel like a workout when properly manifested. If practiced with consistency, Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the whole human body.It puts emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong powerhouse, and improving coordination and balance. Pilates system allows for different exercises to be modified in range of difficulty from beginner to advanced or to any other level, and also in terms of the instructor and practitioner’s specific goals and\/or limitations. Intensity can be increased over time as the body conditions and adapts to the exercises<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
When I walked into the room I saw that you should have a mat, ball and some other tool but then the instructor informed us we would only use our body, ”Flow pilates”<\/p>\n
Then she went through 3 basics whch were neutral position<\/strong>, breathing <\/strong>and the third I do not remember<\/p>\n
We started with imprint <\/strong>where we were buckle the stomach<\/p>\n
I now know where some of the core exercises come from on the core that I participate at on Fridays. Pilates comes from Yoga so the Dog<\/strong> was there and after that we went over to Pilates plank to push-up<\/p>\n
Side plank was there too and bridging.<\/p>\n
It was a lot of core, back exercises and I do not remember all of the names but it is definately an exercise I will do more of.<\/p>\n
Next week I will test Power Yoga.<\/p>\n
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